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Statistics Canada: Report on Current Canadian Consumer Debt Levels

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca January 27, 2014 No Comments

Statistics Canada released its latest report on figures regarding personal wealth and debt levels recently, and the numbers are not as promising as some financial experts would like – in many cases they are actually worse. What are these numbers, and what do they tell us about Canadian consumer debt levels? By the end of the second quarter of 2013, Canadian mortgage debt had reached $1.1 trillion – but this

Personal Debt Management – How You Can Regain Control of Your Finances

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca January 20, 2014 No Comments

Even as the Canadian economy stabilizes, many Canadians continue to find themselves dealing with the difficulties brought on over the past few years. Debt has become, or rather continues to be, a major stressor for countless individuals. Although some Canadians have been able, over the past year, to climb out of that financial black hole, others still struggle to find a foothold. If you are in the latter category, does

Canadian Consumer Debt – How Do You Measure Up?

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca January 14, 2014 No Comments

Check out this great infographic from Royal Bank regarding consumer debt in Canada. Where do you stand?

New Year, New Plan – Start by Getting Out of Debt!

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca January 7, 2014 No Comments

Happy New Year Everyone! Time to get those resolutions started – and for many of us this means getting out of debt! With holiday shopping out of the way (and the subsequent credit card bills screaming at us from the mailbox), you can actually get down to business and rein in that spending. This year, start with a plan that you will actually be able to stick to, rather than

Investment Advisors: Keep Clients’ Investments Protected with a Debt Management Company

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca December 23, 2013 No Comments

As a financial or investment advisor your clients look to you for protection: to protect their family in the event of a death, to protect their wealth, to protect themselves when the time comes to retire and more… You are often the first person that a client will turn to in good times and bad. Sometimes people fall on hard financial times. A divorce, a job loss or even taking

Don’t Be Fooled: The Truth About Pay Day Loans

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca December 16, 2013 No Comments

In the world of credit, a payday loan has become an increasingly popular form of financial funding. The ease with which they can be obtained makes them seem attractive to many who need quick cash. The ability to walk into a payday loan location and walk out with cash can be very tempting – but beware. This week’s school for debt relief is all about the truth about pay day

Be in the Know: Checking and Understanding Your Credit Score

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca December 10, 2013 No Comments

No matter the state of your finances, understanding your credit score is a very important part of keeping financially fit. This is especially important when you are dealing with debt or attempting to rebuild credit. Not knowing what certain aspects of your credit score represent can lead to trouble acquiring credit products, or errors not reported can be incredibly difficult to deal with. Understanding your credit score. Firstly, what is

Debt Consolidation Through Mortgage Refinancing – The Right Choice for You?

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca December 3, 2013 No Comments

With the consumer debt levels in Canada reaching all-time highs over the last few years, money (or perhaps a lack of money) has been a common topic of conversation. As a result, debt relief is also a common subject, and it seems that no matter where you turn these days, debt reduction is the topic of the day. And one of the debt reduction solutions that is becoming increasingly popular

Bankruptcy Trustee – Recognizing their Role

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca November 26, 2013 No Comments

If you are drowning in debt and having trouble making even the minimum payment on any of your cards – or worse, not making them – it might be time to admit that you have a debt problem. Ignoring this problem will only end up making things worse, and so avoidance should never be an option. For many in this position the best solution is bankruptcy – but how does

Prepare for the Coming Holidays with a Debt Reduction Plan that Works!

mgoldenberg@debtcare.ca November 18, 2013 No Comments

With the holidays quickly approaching, the dollar signs may quickly begin to add up – this time of year never fails to leave the wallet feeling just a tad lighter. When you are in debt, the excitement brought on by this time of year can rapidly be overshadowed by the stress that comes with having to spend when sometimes spending isn’t the best idea for your bank account. In the

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